2023-24 Girls Basketball Season Preview
American Conference
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Head Coach: Ken Rector
Players to watch: Kya Witwer – Jr. #15 PG– Taylor Miller – Fr. #0 Guard– Lexi Anzaldi Sr. #2 Guard
Season outlook: Young & inexperienced. Lost a returning starter to an ACL tear. Will struggle to score in a very tough conference. Just hope to get better each game.
Head Coach: Julie Solis
Players to watch: Izzy Calaway SR #3 guard– Evelyn McKnight SO #10 point guard– Audrey Parker SO #5 guard
Season outlook: With 3 starters returning we are looking to build off of last year. We have an extremely challenging schedule which will help prepare us for the post season.
Head Coach: Steve Kramer
Players to watch: Lori Huffman; Junior, #24, C/PF– Trista Lee; Senior; #20, Wing– Kayce Lee; Freshmen, #1 PG
Season outlook: We lost a lot of scoring and leadershitp to graduation. We have 3 seniors who we will need to guide/mentor a group of freshmen who are going to be making the jump from middle school basketball to varsity basketball. We are sure to have some growing pains, but with good senior leadership we hope to have the 9th graders comfortable with the speed/strength of the varsity game and our system by mid-January.
Head Coach: James Madison
Players to watch: Kennedy Morgan Junior #2 Guard– Emily Miller Senior Senior #5 Post– Grace Shondel #14 Soph Guard
Season outlook: Lost 2 Starters Grace Madison and Aleena Van Kirk due to injuries unfortunately but reliable starters Kennedy Morgan, Emily Miller, and Grace Shondel have lots of experience. Newcomers Freshman Rowan Kildoo and Emeri Gausman will provide some depth along with Grace Weber and Bianca Pallante
Head Coach: Michael Coreno
Players to watch: Hadley Hajdu, senior, #24, guard– Hailey Janke, senior, #13, guard– Josie Schiesswohl, senior, #11, guard
Season outlook: Team has a lot of varsity experience with 5 seniors on the roster. Looking to play fast.
Head Coach: Craig Foreman
Players to watch: Julia Nash, junior, 12, point guard– Arie Wilson, senior, 24, shooting guard– Claire VanDamme, sophomore, 44, Center
Season outlook: Graduated 5 starters so will be a totally new team
Head Coach: Chrissie Vaughan
Players to watch: Sydney Becks Senior, 13, Guard– Abby Caruso, Senior, 23, Guard– Rae Pooler, Freshmen. 14, Guard
Season outlook: We have 4 of our 5 starters back from last year. The league is always competitive and we are looking forward to a great season!
National Conference
Head Coach: Joe Zenir
Players to watch: Bridget Barber Jr point guard– Emily Melcher jr shooting guard– Ella Beach jr small forward
Season outlook: Unique combination of experience and youth we hope will lead to setting the foundation for a program that aims to get to the levels of the Wadsworth, Stow’s and Solon’s in the conference. Great conf top to bottom with great coaching and players. Our depth will be the key to any success we may have.
Head Coach: Dennis Lawler
Players to watch: Abby Henderson So 14 PG– Paige Sutton Jr 33 C– Erin McCormick Jr 12 F
Season outlook: It should be a very exciting season in our division this season. We are focused on the process of improving every day and seeing where that will take us on our journey.
Head Coach: Julie Buckler
Players to watch: Haydn Paul sophomore guard– Brooklynn Johnson senior guard
Season outlook: We graduated 5 from last season and are looking to fill 3 starting positions. We are an inexperienced group but make up for that with the energy and effort from each player.
Head Coach: CJ Griffin
Players to watch: Livi Kovach, senior, 23, G– Brooklyn Gambino, senior, 24, G– Sophia Kraus, sophomore, 21, C
Season outlook: The Bears are excited for the upcoming season returning multiple starters combined with bringing in some young talent. Led by Seniors, Livi Kovach and Brooklyn Gambino, the Bears are eager to compete in a highly competitive conference. Best of luck to all the SL teams on a healthy and competitive season.
Head Coach: Trish kruse
Players to watch: Mackenzie blackford, senior, 1, guard– Sophia lance, senior, guard 22– Nia booker, senior guard. 20
Season outlook: 6 returners from a team that made the elite 8 last year. But our lack of depth could be the biggest challenge for us.
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Head Coach: Ryan Looman
Players to watch: Kayla Cellura (Sophomore, 2, SF)– Taylor Dye ( Sophomore, 1, Guard)– Mackenzie Sweeney (Sophomore, 10, Guard)
Season outlook: We are looking to build off an improved season a year ago where we bring back 3 starters and add in a good mix of youth and talent. We are incredibly excited to see how we grow this season and how we tackle the challenges that await.
Head Coach: Andrew Booth
Players to watch: Brooke Baughman Sr. #15 Wing– Lauren Decker Soph. #10 Wing– Ana Pinkerton Jr. #12 Point Guard
Season outlook: The Grizzles return 6 of their top 7 players. This includes Baughman, an All Ohio pick last year, and Decker, who were their top scorers a year ago. The Grizzlies will be experienced, and if they can stay healthy, figure to be in the top tier in the SL National division.
